Description
Licensed Practical Nurse (35 Hour)
Recruitment #HN-001
Location Windham, CT
Date Opened 8/14/2024 12:00:00 AM
Salary $55,513* - $74,208/year (*New State Employees start at the minimum of the salary range)
Job Type Open to the Public
Close Date 8/21/2024 11:59:00 PM
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Introduction
Unique Opportunity
Are you a detailed and dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse seeking an outstanding opportunity to make a difference in the lives of individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities? Look no further! The State of Connecticut () , Department of Developmental Services (DDS () ) - North Region, is currently hiring for a full-time LPN () position!
Benefits ()
We prioritize the well-being of our employees and recognize the importance of maintaining a harmonious work-life balance. Alongside competitive compensation, we provide a range of benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.
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Work for a Forbes top company: 'Forbes' State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023 () - State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule.
FOR SECOND AND THIRD SHIFT POSITIONS - YOU MAY BE APPROVED FOR AN ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION BONUS: Each Licensed Practical Nurse who is permanently assigned to second and third shift shall receive a yearly "retention" bonus of six hundred ($600). This bonus shall be paid in two (2) installments: In July and December. In order to be eligible for this bonus, the Employee must have completed one year of service in the classification.
Responsibilities
Coordinate medication and nutrition through G-Tube or J-Tube, ensuring proper administration and patient safety.
Perform glucose monitoring and administer insulin to maintain optimal blood sugar levels in diabetic patients.
Conduct respiratory treatments to manage and improve breathing conditions in patients with respiratory challenges.
Provide colostomy, cecostomy, and urostomy care, ensuring hygiene and comfort for patients with ostomies.
Deliver wound care and catheterization, promoting healing and preventing infection in patients with complex needs.
Support individuals exhibiting challenging behaviors, using specialized techniques to ensure safety and well-being.
Communicate efficiently with non-verbal individuals, employing alternative communication methods to understand and respond to needs.
Collaborate with team members and community providers, fostering teamwork and continuity of care across settings.
Position Details
8 Card Street, Windham (Willimantic)
Full-time, 70 hours/biweekly
Second (2nd) shift position
Schedule of 2:15pm - 11:00pm: Friday, Saturday, Wednesday, Thursday
Regular Days Off: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday
Join Our Team
We are dedicated to partnering with individuals with developmental disabilities and their families to facilitate lifelong planning and promote meaningful participation within their communities. The mission of DDS revolves around collaborating with individuals and their families to support them throughout their lives and working alongside others to create opportunities for full community engagement.
If you are an ambitious LPN with a passion for providing world-class care and are looking for an opportunity to join a dedicated team, we want to hear from you! Apply now and be part of our mission to enhance the lives of the individuals we serve.
Selection Plan
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The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
To qualify for this position, you must meet the following requirements:
Valid CT driver's license
Willingness to travel
If you require an accommodation to participate fully and fairly under the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact Edward Magnano , EEO Manager ator Edward. Magnano@ .
Although applicants will receive correspondence via email, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board on a daily basis to monitor their status, view all emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process.
In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process.
This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs). You can access these RQs via an email that will be sent to you after the posting's closing date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). Your responses to these RQs must be submitted by the question's expiration date. Please regularly check your email and JobAps Personal Status Board for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders on a daily basis in the event an email provider places auto-notification emails in a user's spam.
Note: At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated to apply for this position.
Should you have questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Liz Pinette at elizabeth. pinette@ .
This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules.
The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which
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